Birthday of Tua Pek Kong
Birthday of Tua Pek Kong (God of Prosperity) is celebrated on the 15th day of
the Chinese New Year at the Tanjong Tokong temple. It is celebrated by
performing Chinese opera in the afternoon and evening. The devotees offer
incense to the God of Prosperity, Tua Pek Kong. The God of Prosperity also walks
down the street of George Town once in every 12 years.
This Tua Pek Kong temple is believed to be original Tua Pek Kong temple that
eventually sprouts the worship of this deity throughout West Malaysia, Singapore
and East Malaysia.
Chnea Hoay or flame-watching ceremony is held in this temple every year on the
eve of Chap Goh Meh (15th day on Chinese New Year).
Getting there
To reach the Tanjong Tokong Tua Pek Kong Temple, take Rapid Penang bus 101, 103,
104 from Weld Quay. Get off the bus near the pedestrian bridge at Tanjong Tokong
(ask a local for help). Cross the road and then go down a off-shoot road. You
can see low-cost flats to your right. Walk along the road until you reach the
temple which is located within its own compound by the seaside.
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